Kevin Zeitler

Towering over defensive ends and overpowering them with his mauling approach to the game, Wisconsin offensive tackle Rob Havenstein isn't looking to rack up style points as a blocker. Havenstein, a Mount Airy native, plays the game with an edge, using his large hands and big frame to lock out heavy defensive linemen and drive them into the ground. Now, the 6-foot-8, 327-pound former all-state selection from Linganore is hoping for an NFL career as he practices this week at the Senior Bowl all-star game. Projected anywhere from the fourth to the fifth round by NFL scouts and draft analysts, Havenstein's roots go back to playing for Linganore coach Rick Conner. "It...

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